Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Independence, IA

Independence, Iowa is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Independence	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Independence

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Independence. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Kidsville Early Learning Center Independence, IA 50644 Child Care Center St John School Independence, IA 50644

Family Child Care Homes in Independence

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Independence. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Audrey Walden Independence, IA 50644 Family Child Care Home Candace Turner Independence, IA 50644 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Fisher Independence, IA 50644 Family Child Care Home Melody Barker Independence, IA 50644

Preschools in Independence

1 licensed preschools is listed in Independence. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Moser Preschool and Daycare Independence, IA 50644

Head Start Programs in Independence

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Independence. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Independence Early Childhood Center Independence, IA 50644 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Moser Preschool Independence, IA 50644 Capacity 10

ZIP codes in Independence

ZIP 50644Care providers

How to pick care in Independence

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Independence, IA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Independence, IA have?

Based on current licensing data, Independence is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Independence facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Independence to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Independence licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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